howay

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English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): /haˈweɪ/, /həˈweɪ/

Interjection[edit]

howay

(Geordie) A general cry of encouragement.
Howay the lads

Howay man ye slowin' wa doon like!

Synonyms[edit]

come along!
come on!

References[edit]

A Dictionary of North East Dialect, Bill Griffiths, 2005, Northumbria University Press, →ISBN

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